Knitting Trade Journal

Mayer & Cie outlines timetable for full restart

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:56:51 +0100

Albstadt - German circular knitting machine builder Mayer & Cie says it is moving towards a full operational restart following its acquisition by Huixing‑affiliated investor Xu Hongjie.

Lululemon backs enzymatic nylon recycling

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:22:26 +0100

Vancouver - Activewear specialist Lululemon has joined a newly announced £9 million ($12 million) funding round for UK-based biotech company Epoch Biodesign, which is developing enzymatic recycling technology designed to create a circular future for nylon-based knitted textiles.

Brückner to spotlight energy‑flexible finishing lines at Techtextil

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:44:19 +0100

Frankfurt - Brückner will use Techtextil 2026 to highlight modular coating, drying and heat‑setting systems for technical textiles, carpets and nonwovens with a strong focus on energy flexibility.

Sock knitting machine market set for steady growth

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:45:09 +0100

New York - Rising demand for automated sock production and new digital control technologies is expected to lift the global sock knitting machine market over the next decade.

FET fibre innovation for sportswear at Techtextil

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:30:57 +0100

LEEDS - Fibre Extrusion Technology (FET) will return to Techtextil 2026 later this month, using the event to highlight its latest fibre extrusion technologies for technical and functional textiles.

Teijin launches stretch polyester for performance knits

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:17:14 +0100

Tokyo - Teijin Frontier has developed a new stretch polyester filament yarn designed to deliver polyurethane‑like elasticity in 100% polyester knitted fabrics for sports and outdoor applications.